Algorithm Development (Quant Research & Trading) Internship – Summer 2027

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking exceptional full-time students to join our Algorithm Development Summer Internship Program. The role focuses on the research and implementation of automated trading strategies, allowing interns to collaborate with full-time mentors and apply quantitative modeling techniques to understand market behavior.

What you'll do:

• Leverage our proprietary infrastructure (Python/C++) in conjunction with third-party tools to conduct quantitative research and data analysis
• Use machine learning and time series techniques to derive novel insights on market behavior from large and complex datasets
• Work on impactful projects in close collaboration with experienced researchers, traders, and developers
• Utilize our world-class compute cluster to run simulations and crunch data
• Build predictive models for financial markets using a combination of market and non-market data
• Attend and participate in Tech Talks that provide an overview of markets and HRT’s trading philosophy
• Enjoy a curriculum of speakers, trading games, mentorships, and social events throughout the summer

What they're looking for:

• You are a full-time undergraduate or master's student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, or a related program)
• Experience programming in Python is a must
• A passion for applying quantitative models and technology toward solving real-world problems
• Strong communication skills
• C++ is desired for those interested in low-latency trading
• Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python, Pandas/Numpy, R, and/or MATLAB

Benefits:

• Competitive signing bonus
• Company-paid housing
• Meals
• Other perks